More Than a Major

Isaac Ghobrial join us today to talk about one of the his most recent projects as a part of the Edge Lab: 3D printing Face Masks for Baptist Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's incredible to see students make an impact in the community and use these resources to create something that can potentially save countless lives. Isaac also goes over the Honors Edge Lab history and talks about his family and his background! 

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Joel Gandara is the CEO of Morro Capital, President of Joel Gandara Coaching, and founder of Underwear Station! He's also an FIU Honors Alumni! Today we talk about his path to success, how his childhood helped him become a better entrepreneur, and why time management is crucial to success.

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Brianne Miller from the FIU Healthy Living Program joins us to talk about the importance of loving yourself no matter what, setting aside time for self-care during social isolation, setting boundaries with family/friends/relationships, and creating a "Thankfulness Journal"!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Jose Maldonado, one of our recent Honors Alumni checks in with us after coming from his job with Xbox in Seattle to discuss how his full-time job has helped him understand adulthood, how he landed his dream job, and the importance of empathy - particularly during this time.

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Maria Maldonado, one of our current Honors Students who is an active Artist and creative, discusses the importance of creativity and using this time at home to tap into your artistic side while relieving stress. Were talking all about art in this episode! 

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

PUSH (Panthers Unite in Support of Health) is one of our Honors College organizations that focuses on promoting better mental and physical health. On this episode I talk to their executive board and we discuss staying healthy during the COVID-19 social distancing time period that has effected all of our students.

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.)